Rental Policies

Our Rental Properties are privately owned, and are leased as housekeeping rentals. Furnishings and amenities reflect the tastes of the individual owner.


  • All rental properties have modern bathroom facilities, fully functioning and equipped kitchens, and are kept in good working order. A detailed Property Data Sheet provides additional information about bed sizes and specific amenities.
  • Most cottages do not provide sheets and towels. Linens can be rented from the office by prior arrangement, or the renter can bring linens from home.
  • Occupancy Limits and Pet Restrictions are strictly enforced.
  • If a pet is permitted at a property, the renting family must abide by our Guidelines for Pet-Friendly Properties.
  • Most properties provide telephones, but service is limited to the local dialing area. Renters will need a pre-paid phone card or cell phones for out-going long distance calls; there are no restrictions on incoming long distance calls.
  • Internet service is available in a very limited number of locations. Access to all Internet Service Providers requires long distance connections or a pre-established account at the rental property. Wireless access is available on Main Street in Damariscotta; most libraries also offer internet access.
  • Television service varies. Some properties provide satellite or cable connections, however many rentals offer only limited antenna reception, or no television at all.

Prices are not negotiable, unless the period in question is off-season. Some properties list a Cleaning Fee as a separate item, but this distinction is made for payroll purposes only, since all properties are cleaned between tenants. Pet fees are not negotiable. Security Deposit fees may be increased if a pet is added to the lease.


Rental Periods begin and end on Saturdays, with few exceptions. Check-in is at 3:00pm. Check-out is at 10:30am. Late departures and late key returns are subject to penalties.


Reservation Inquiries can begin with an email from this website. Because availability changes so quickly, the most accurate information is obtained by email or by calling our office at 207.563.6500. Our office is staffed Monday through Friday from 8:30am until 4:30 pm, and on Saturdays during the summer months. Our voicemail is available 24 hours a day.


  1. Once you have selected a cottage, and have spoken with a Rental Agent to confirm availability, your request is written into the Property Calendar while leasing paperwork is prepared and sent for signature. This paperwork will include payment instructions and additional property information.
  2. When your signed contract and first payment have been received, your “request” becomes a Reservation, and all terms and conditions of the Lease Contract are in full affect.
  3. Reservation Confirmations are sent when the final payment has been received. Full payment must be in our office 45 days prior to the start date of the rental period, and includes pet fees, cleaning fees, lodging taxes, refundable security deposits or linen rental fees.

Reservation Cancellations or Changes are fully described on the Short Term Lease Agreement. Because each property is individually owned it is not possible to switch a rental contract from one property to another.


Payments must be drawn on US funds, and can be made by personal check, traveler’s check, money order, cashier’s check or by Electronic Fund Transfer. We do not accept Credit Cards. All rental contracts must be paid in full 45 days prior to arrival. No payments are accepted on arrival.


Security Deposits are established by the property owner as a safeguard against property damage. Your lease specifies that Security Deposits can also be used to cover penalties for late payment, late key return, extra cleaning charges caused by a poor departure cleaning, smoking, excessive occupancy or wear, or pet damage. Each renter receives a Checklist for Departure to help avoid any confusion. If a damage or penalty issue arises you will be notified promptly. Security Deposit Refunds are generally returned within 14 days of departure, but never later than 30 days after departure.


Arriving Renters start their vacations at our office at 277 Main Street, Damariscotta. A map to our office is located here. Each incoming renter receives a Welcome Packet, available after Noon on the scheduled arrival date. The Welcome Packet contains your driving directions, property key instructions, local information, and more. Late arriving renters should notify the office, but our Rental Lobby can be accessed 24 hours a day.


Departing Renters will return their cottage keys to the Rental Office not later than 11am, unless instructed otherwise. Late key returns are viewed as an indication of a late check-out, and will trigger a penalty charge. Each Welcome Packet provides key return instructions specific to the property rented.


Renters are Responsible for all day-to-day housekeeping chores. Properties are to be returned to us in “broom clean” condition, with all food and trash removed, and the overall appearance of the property in a neat and tidy condition. If sheets and towels were provided by the homeowner, renters are expected to wash their used linen and leave it folded for the next tenant. Departing tenants are also expected to replenish any used household supplies such as condiments, paper products, and propane or charcoal for the grill.



REQUESTING ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

We know our rental properties very well, and would be happy to answer any questions you may have about a particular rental or the general area. You can telephone us at 207.563.6500 or send an email to.


You can also click here to fill out a RENTAL RESERVATION INQUIRY FORM. It is helpful if you make note of the Cottage Number or Cottage Name.


We appreciate your interest in our Properties, and look forward to working with you and your family on your next great Maine vacation!